Ryobi P2908 Operator's Manual page 6

HEDGE TRIMMER SAFETY WARNINGS
 Keep all parts of the body away from the cutter blade.
Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut
when blades are moving. Make sure the switch is off
when clearing jammed material. Blades coast after
turn off. A moment of inattention while operating the
hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
 Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the cutter
blade stopped. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will
reduce possible personal injury from the cutter blades.
 Do not use the grass shear in bad weather condi-
tions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This
decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
 Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting
area. Power cords or cables may be hidden and can be
accidentally cut by the blade.
 When clearing jammed material or servicing the grass
shear, make sure the power switch is off and the battery
pack is removed or disconnected. Unexpected actua-
tion of the grass shear while clearing jammed material
or servicing may result in serious personal injury. (Edit to
indicate the power tool versus grass shear.)
 Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the cutter blade may contact hidden
wiring. Cutter blades contacting a "live" wire may make
exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could
give the operator an electric shock.
 DANGER — Keep hands away from blade. Contact
with blade will result in serious personal injury.
 Maintain a firm grip on handle while cutting.
 Always wear eye protection with side shields marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
 Clear the area to be cut before each use. Remove all
objects such as cords, lights, wire, or loose string which
can become entangled in the cutting blade and create a
risk of serious personal injury.
 Before starting the power tool, make sure the blade is
not in contact with any object.
 Stop the unit, remove the battery pack, and make sure
the blade has stopped before setting the unit down.
 Never cut any material with a diameter larger than 5/16 in.
 Always stop the motor when cutting is delayed or when
walking from one cutting location to another.
 Keep unit clean of clippings and other materials. They
may become lodged in the cutting blades.
 Store the unit inside in a dry place, either locked up or
up high to prevent unauthorized use or damage. Keep
out of the reach of children or untrained individuals.
 Replace blade cover when unit is not in use.
 Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from debris.
Clean after each use; see storage instructions.
 Secure the unit while transporting.
 Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating
condition. Be aware of possible hazards even when unit
is not operating.
 Remove the battery pack before making any adjustments,
cleaning, storing, or removing material from the unit, or
when not in use.
 When transporting or storing the power tool always
fit the cutting device cover.
 Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in
tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supple-
ment 987000-432.
 Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use
them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan
someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
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